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American Cancer Society (ACS)

http://www.cancer.org/

"In 1913, 10 physicians and five laymen founded the American Society for the Control of Cancer. Its stated purpose was to "disseminate knowledge concerning the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of cancer; to investigate conditions under which cancer is found; and to compilestatistics in regard thereto." Later renamed the American Cancer Society, Inc., the organization now consists of over 2 million Americans working to conquer cancer." This site provides access to information regarding programs and events, publications, meetings, cancer information, education and related sites.

Author: American Cancer Society (webmaster@cancer.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Breast Cancer

http://cancer.med.upenn.edu/disease/breast/

Includes comprehensive breast cancer information for the patient, physicians and the health care professional. Topics covered include Introduction to Breast Cancer, Breast Self-Examination, and Classification of Breast Cancer Tumor Types.

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Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Health & Medical Sciences--Women's Health--Breast Cancer

The Breast Cancer Network

http://www.breastcancer.net/

"The Breast Cancer Network is a non-profit clearinghouse for information on the detection and treatment of breast cancer. It contains the latest news and articles on breast cancer, as well as hundreds of links to other breast cancer related sites and resources on the Internet." Searchable.

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Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Health & Medical Sciences--Women's Health--Breast Cancer

BreastCancerInfo.com

http://www.breastcancerinfo.com/

Breast cancer-related health information and news.

Author: The Susan G. Komen breast Cancer Foundation

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Health & Medical Sciences--Women's Health--Breast Cancer

Cancer Care

http://www.cancercare.org/

Cancer Care provides online information about common types of cancer, aimed especially at patients and their families. They also offer support and referral services to anyone living in the United States through their 800 number.

Author: Cancer Care, Inc. (info@cancercare.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Keywords: oncology; melanoma; prostate cancer; lung cancer; colon cancer; breast cancer; tumor; ovarian cancer

Cancer Page

http://www.cancerpage.com/

"Created for patients and their loved ones, we are your trusted source for the latest news, research, and information on prevention, detection, and treatment. We're here as a complete cancer information and community resource to help at a time when you or your loved ones may be frightened or uncertain." Includes a glossary of terms, personal stories and experiences, and a doctor finder.

Author: LifeMetrix Online (feedback@cancerpage.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

CancerGuide: Steve Dunn's Cancer Information Page

http://cancerguide.org/

Helps to find the answers about cancer and to find the questions required, as well as various kinds of information about cancers. Good guide for a user who would like to research about cancer on his or her own. Information includeds recommended books, how to research into medical literature, and how to access Medline.

Author: Steve Dunn (dumns@nexus.interealm.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

CancerNet

http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/

"CancerNet gives you access to PDQ information summaries on treatment (for health professionals, researchers and patients), supportive care, screening and prevention, and investigational or newly approved drugs. The treatment and supportive care summaries are available in English and Spanish. CancerNet also provides access to fact sheets on over 100 cancer-related topics."

Author: National Cancer Institute (comments@icic.nci.nih.gov)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Community Health Breast Project

http://www-med.stanford.edu/CBHP/

This site serves as a source of information to improve the lives of people touched by breast cancer by acting as a clearinghouse for information and support, providing volunteer opportunities for breast cancer survivors and friend dedicated to helping others with the disease, and serving as an educational resource and a community center for all who are concered about breast cancer and breast health. This site includes information on the CBHP, Articles form CBHP Newsletters, Organizations of interest to Breast Cancer Patients, Personal Accounts from Breast Cancer patients, Medical Issues and Political Activism. Also included on this site are links to favorite sites for Breast Cancer Information to include OncoLink and the Breast Cancer Information Clearinghouse.

Author: Community Breast Health Project (info@cbhp.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Health & Medical Sciences--Women's Health--Breast Cancer

EMF Health Report

http://infoventures.com/emf/hrpt/

An online periodical devoted to covering research on the effects of Electomagnetic Fields (EMF). Has keyword search capability.

Author: Information Ventures, Inc. (EMF-Link@infoventures.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Science & Technology--Energy

Keywords: Electomagnetic Fields; Research

Find Cancer Experts: Second Opinions for Cancer Diagnosis

http://www.findcancerexperts.com/

Provides information about evaluating cancer diagnosis and how to contact cancer specialists.

Author: Academic Oncology Resources, LLC (suggestions@findcancerexperts.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Health & Medical Sciences--Specializations

Keywords: Doctors; Oncology; Diagnosis; Second Opinion

GYN 101: How to Ace Your Gynecological Exam

http://www.gyn101.com/

GYN 101 informs women about what happens in a gynecological exam. Aimed at women about to have their first gynecological exam, it is "the crash course that guides you through the process of going to the gynecologist. By the time you're through, you'll feel more comfortable. More in control. And you'll walk out of that office feeling smarter, healthier, and a million times more confident. The purpose of this site is to provide accurate information about visiting a gynecologist. It is not intended to diagnose medical conditions or recommend treatments."

Author: Pfizer, Inc.

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Health & Medical Sciences--Women's Health

Keywords: Gynecologist; GYN; Pap Smear; Breast Self-Exam

Leukaemia Research Fund

http://www.leukaemia-research.org.uk/

A United Kingdom organization that strives to "improve treatments, find cures and prevent all forms of leukaemia and the related blood cancers including Hodgkin's disease and other lymphomas, myeloma, the myelodysplasias and aplastic anaemia." The site has online brochures for the general public as well as sections for researchers and health care professionals.

Author: Leukaemia Research Fund (info@lrf.org.uk)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Keywords: leukemia; blood cancer; lymphomas; Hodgkin's disease

Lifestyle Cancer Information

http://www.wce.ac.nz/cancer/

Site with summary information in layman's language about what people can do to prevent cancers from sun exposure and smoking, and how diet and nutrition can help.

Author: Cancer Society of New Zealand (admin@cancernz.org.nz)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Keywords: skin cancer; lung cancer; colon cancer

Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign

http://www.lungcancer.org/

Information and statistics about lung cancer. There are also support numbers to call for patients with lung cancer or their families as well as links to related resources. The site is co-sponsored by Cancer Care, Inc; Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education; National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship; and Cancer Research Foundation of America.

Author: Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Medicine On Line

http://www.meds.com/

"Provides cancer related educational content, discussion groups, and links to other related information services." Both professional and patient information is available.

Author: UltiTech, Inc. (ultitech@meds.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--AIDS

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

The National Cancer Institute (NCI)

http://www.nci.nih.gov/

"The National Cancer Institute, the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research is involved in a wide range of cancer information including treatment options, clinical trials, ways to reduce cancer risk, cope with cancer, as well as resources on support groups, financial assistance, educational materials, and much more."

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Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

National Cancer Institute State Cancer Legislative Database Program (SCLD)

http://www.scld-nci.net/

"The SCLD maintains information about state legislation and regulation addressing cancer-related topics, including tobacco, breast cancer, genetics, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, access to state-of-the-art cancer treatment, cancer registries, and selected issues related to environmental exposure."

Author: National Cancer Institute (comments@icic.nci.nih.gov)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Keywords: tobacco

Oncolink

http://oncolink.upenn.edu/

Disease Oriented Menus provide information on pediatric and adult cancers. Cancer related articles are found in Cancer News, Global Resources for Cancer Information and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about CANCER are also links from the main menu.

Author: University of Pennsylvania (webmaster@www.upenn.edu)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Patient Information from the American Academy of Dermatology

http://www.aad.org/patient_intro.html

This section of the American Academy of Dermatology site has information on skin cancer and other skin-related conditions in the Patient Education Materials section. There are profiles of dermatologists and links to recent news releases. The Skin Savvy section has quizzes, articles, and guides you can try.

Author: American Academy of Dermatology

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Hair, Nail & Skin Diseases

Keywords: skin cancer; dermatologist

Testicular Cancer Resource Center

http://www.acor.org/diseases/TC/

A resource for information and support about testicular cancer. It includes information on doing a self-exam and a glossary of testicular cancer terms as well as descriptions of various treatments.

Author: Doug Bank (dougb@comm.mot.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

Health & Medical Sciences--Men's Health

Keywords: testicles

Yahoo! News Full Coverage: Cancer Research

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Health/Cancer_Research/

Features current news stories related to cancer research. Also links to news sources, opinions & editorials, magazine articles, video sources, and related Web sites.

Author: Yahoo! News (full_coverage@yahoo-inc.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Cancer

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